Sales Consultant - Charleston, SC

Company :

US0137 Sysco Columbia, LLC

ZipCode : 29209

29209

Minimum Years ofExperience :

0-1 Years

EmploymentType : Full Time

Full Time

TravelPercentage : Upto 75%

Upto 75%

COMPENSATION INFORMATION :

Thepay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay rangebut is merely algorithmic and provided for generalizedcomparison.

Factors that may be used to determine rate of payinclude specific skills, work location, work experience and otherindividualizedfactors

Areyou an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, CulinaryManager or Chef looking for career development opportunities?

JoinSysco’s World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits andperks.

Whyyou should join our Sales Team :

Competitivebase salary, bonus, plus promotional incentiveopportunities

Carallowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA)and cell phoneprovided

Careerpathing opportunities for both entry level, and experiencedindividuals

Opportunityto be part of a purpose driven organization that supportscommunities andassociates

Specializedsalestraining

Individualas well as team-basedselling

Opportunityto learn different ethnicsegments

Monthlyand annual sales rewards andrecognition

Robustbenefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, &401(k) with automaticmatching

JOBSUMMARY

This is an outside sales position responsible forpromoting the company's products and services and for buildingrelationships with new and existing accounts.

The main focus is tohelp Sysco customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goalsestablished by the company. This position may require working somenon-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) tosuccessfully meet customers' needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Developnew business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lostbusiness to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectiveswithin assignedterritory.

Seekand qualify prospects following company account stratificationgoals.

Researchcustomer business needs and develops a mix of products and serviceto meetneeds.

Evaluatemarket trends and recommend products to customers, based onbusiness needs andgoals.

Beinformed of market conditions, product innovations, andcompetitors' products, prices, and sales; share information withcustomers as part of value-added servicesprovided.

Answercustomers' questions about products, prices, availability, andproductuse.

Provideproduct information and practical training to customerpersonnel.

Drivepersonal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, companymeetings,etc.

Communicateand collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with thecredit department and client; collect all balances due based onapproved creditterms.

Managedeliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportationdepartment; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the orderprocess (for example, out of stock items, special order items, lowinventory,etc.).

Participatein company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customerevents.

Attendand participate in general sales and districtmeetings.

Engagein ongoing trainingsessions.

Assistwith the training of new employees asrequested.

Reviewand analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-orderrequests, customer bid files, and sales / gross profit margindata.

Performadministrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports,maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-uprequests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filingreports.

Otherduties may beassigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

RequiredEducation / Experience

Bachelor'sdegree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts orrelated discipline OR HSD / GED and 3 yearsRestaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience,or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco SalesInternship .

PreferredQualifications

Bi-Lingual

RestaurantManagement, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experiencepreferred

Certificates,Licenses, andRegistrations

Validdriver's license with a "clean" driving record (including nomultiple DUIs within the last 2years)

Currentautomobile insurance with the following limits of liability : Bodilyinjury - $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident;

propertydamage - $100,000 is required

Requirement

Submitto pre-employment testing (Drug Screen, BackgroundCheck).

Mustsign Sysco Protective CovenantsAgreement.

Resideor willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity ofterritory.

ProfessionalSkills

BasicPC skills and proficiency with MSOffice.

Abilityto read, write, speakEnglish.

Competencies

BuildingTrust

BuildingCustomerLoyalty

Follow-up

SalesAbility / Persuasiveness

ManagingWork

Adaptability

Communication

BENEFITSINFORMATION :

For information on Sysco’sBenefits, please visit https : / / SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW :

Sysco is the global leaderin foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and afleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunityto grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the successof a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner thatexceeds their expectations.

We’re looking for talented,hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us andlet us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food andservice.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONSTATEMENT :

Applicants must be currently authorizedto work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunityand Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicantswithout regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, nationalorigin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability,veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, stateor local law.

This opportunity is availablethrough Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries andaffiliates.